I have been under a great amount of stress these past 3 weeks and I'm always late for my period. But some people tell me I haven't started because I'm under alot of stress. Is that true?
2007-01-06 15:32:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
yes stress can sometimes make you late..
2007-01-06 15:35:18 · answer #1 · answered by mother of teenagers 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stress can certainly lead to a late period. As can a lot of other things.
My only advice is if you've had unprotected sex since your last period, take a pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy as a cause.
"If you have a late period and a negative pregnancy test, then consider whether or not you’ve recently been sick, gained or lost a significant amount of weight, have been under excessive stress or have taken any new medications. All of these things can affect your menstrual cycle and cause you to have irregular periods. Additionally, certain types of birth control, including the birth control pill, Depo-Provera and Norplant, can cause you to have menstrual cycles disturbances."
2007-01-06 23:37:10 · answer #2 · answered by RantingLover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can be VERY TRUE, any stress to the body can change your menstrual cycle, even something as simple as a test in school or a new exercise plan temporarily stresses your body and can delay your period. IF you are still very concerned visit your doctor, they will most likely help you reduce the stress in your life!
Psst. Relax ;)
2007-01-06 23:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by wonderfairy18 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Stress can delay ovulation. Your period comes about 14 days after you ovulate. If you didn't ovulate this month you may still have a period, but it will be late because you don't have the hormones to cause a natural period.
2007-01-06 23:37:08 · answer #4 · answered by Abby Road 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. stress along with many other things can cuase a period to be late. its perfectly normal . many girls have had this happen once or twice also if you just strated recently (1-2 years ago) it may take a while to regualte you cycle.if not stress is a factor that and effect your period. but if your stressed all the time its not very heathly calm down and take things a bit at a time
2007-01-06 23:38:58 · answer #5 · answered by dancergurl8205 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. That and sperm....(joking)
Any stressor causes a reaction....Your bodies attempt to maintain homeostasis. In your case the reaction your body is attempting is hormonal. If you are under that much stress and it is effecting your physically, its time to do something. See a doctor or take steps to eliminate the stressor. This is a outward sign things are not right.
2007-01-06 23:39:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's very likely, though in my experience I'm more often early than late as result of stress. Everyone's different though.
2007-01-06 23:37:11 · answer #7 · answered by ladybugewa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you have a lot of stress it can cause you to be late
2007-01-06 23:35:20 · answer #8 · answered by Kiki19 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes stress is the number one reason for women to be late or even miss her period all to gether. but some women have irregular periods and need bc pills to regulate them. i was put on the pill at 15 due to irregular periods.
2007-01-06 23:37:00 · answer #9 · answered by cute redhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
strees can cause an irregular cycle. I was under a lot of stress last year and skipped mine
2007-01-06 23:35:54 · answer #10 · answered by puckbunny03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes can be a hinderance.
Stress can affect our bodies in many physical ways including heart attack!
Calm down and take it one day at a time!
May you find the peace for which you seem to search!
2007-01-06 23:35:20 · answer #11 · answered by Marsha 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋